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GJ54 MBY

2004 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,585 mi
Last recorded115,585 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 11669,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 MBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 115,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,632 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 107,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 102,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,881 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 97,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,877 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,048 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 89,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 81,049 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,374 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread depth.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,492 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 41,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,784 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,465 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,601 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,493 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,946 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,532 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GJ54 MBY is a 2004 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 69,928 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ54 MBY registered?

GJ54 MBY is a 2004 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2004.

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